Georgia’s self-proclaimed ruling party, Georgian Dream (GD) and its close ties with authoritarian regimes like Russia, China and Iran.🧵Let’s break down some shocking facts.
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A human chain in the Dmanisi historic site.
Dmanisi is also where the earliest hominins in Europe were discovered—dating back 1.8 million years. 🇪🇺🇬🇪
Video: Meeting Place
President Salome Zourabichvili released a short address, where she said that she is at the Orbeliani palace now and plans to stay there overnight. She said she will be waiting at the palace from 10am and will announce about her future steps.
"I will tell you what will the next days be like and what will be the days of victory be like".
Image via administration.
Next week, I will introduce the Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act, which will prohibit U.S. recognition of the illegal dictatorial regime in Georgia and recognize @Zourabichvili_S as the only legitimate leader in Georgia until such a time as free and fair elections are held.
President @Zourabichvili_S will stay at her presidential residence tomorrow as an oligarch plans to install his puppet president.
“I am here, and I will spend the night here. Tomorrow, at 10 a.m., I will wait for you at the Orbeliani Palace, and from there, I will tell you what tomorrow will be like. I will tell you what the following days will be like and what the days of victory will look like,” Salome Zurabishvili said in her TV address to the nation.
In an exclusive interview, the former Head of Special Forces Operational Planning in 🇬🇪 Georgia’s MIA, who resigned in protest of the torture of peaceful protesters, reveals shocking details before fleeing to the U.S. 🧵 Here’s his story
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Mtavari Arkhi reported yesterday that Nikoloz Garibashvili, the son of Georgian (Russian) Dream leader Irakli Garibashvili, was allegedly asked to leave the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. Shortly after, Nikoloz Garibashvili denied these claims through pro-government propaganda media, stating that he plans to return to Pennsylvania at the start of the next semester.
This story is part of a broader issue. The children of Georgian Dream leaders and regime loyalists continue to benefit from the privileges of living in the United States and European Union countries while their parents actively promote anti-Western rhetoric and policies. During my time studying in the UK this year, I encountered some of them. It was not shocking to learn about them living in expensive neighborhoods, attending elite universities, and enjoying lavish lifestyles, all while their parents undermine democracy and deny these very opportunities to the Georgian people.
The hypocrisy: many Georgian Dream officials have gone to great lengths to ensure their children are born or educated in Western countries. For instance, the illegitimate president of Georgia, a relentless pro-Russian/far-right figure, Mikheil Kavelashvili had his children born in the UK and Switzerland. Maka Botchorishvili, the illegitimate Foreign Minister, enrolled her child at St. Michael College in Brussels. Others, such as Aluda Gudushauri, Beka Odisharia, Gia Volski, Davit Songhulashvili, Avtandil Enukidze, and Anri Okhanashvili, have ensured their children were born in countries like the United States, France, and Germany. Baia Kvitsiani’s child was born in London. And the list goes on.
Just a reminder that the Georgian Dream regime has relentlessly pushed Georgia closer to Russia’s orbit, undermining its European integration, spreading homophobia, and fueling societal divisions. Their actions have led to severe political persecution, including recent crackdowns on peaceful protesters, which resulted in the arrests of nearly 500 people. Over 300 detainees showed signs of physical abuse, and more than 80 required hospitalization.
This level of betrayal, repression, and widespread human rights violations must have tangible consequences. Economic and travel sanctions must be imposed not only on Georgian Dream membership but also on their family members who shamelessly enjoy Western privileges while their parents dismantle democracy in Georgia. The regime’s corruption, political persecution, and assault on fundamental freedoms cannot go unpunished. Children should bear the consequences of their parents’ actions, and parents must be fully aware that their decisions will have a devastating impact on their children’s future.
It’s time to close the doors of opportunity that they exploit: no more Ivy League education for their children. No more luxury shopping sprees in Milan. No more vacations at Lake Como. No more winter getaways in Kent.
These sanctions would send a clear and uncompromising message: actions have consequences. The Georgian people must not stand alone in our fight for democracy, justice, and a European future.
#GeorgiaProstests
🇬🇪 | It was a tough and violent night in Tbilisi, with riot police brutally beating and detaining protesters, while journalists were especially targeted in extreme ways.
One thing is clear: the anti-Russian resistance in Georgia is alive and will continue.
🇬🇪The Georgian Army has always been neutral and apolitical, but this unprecedented stand by 40 active MOD employees speaks volumes.
Their clear message: Georgia’s future lies with Europe🇪🇺 and NATO . This historic moment could spell serious trouble for Georgian Dream.
Russians have been sending me death threats non stop since I criticised their wasteland of a country and documented their crimes.
What I’ve learned in Ukraine is that when you threaten people in a democracy, it makes them more determined.
So I will be making even more reports from the front lines and across this country, to show the world what is happening here.
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How observers and journalists had to work during the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia — Part I 👇
(The video shows incidents of violence and contains obscene language)
Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi now. Protesting the total election fraud this time.
Exceeded my expectations for today, to be honest.
Until victory! 🇬🇪🇪🇺
📷 Irakli Tabatadze
🇬🇪The Georgian Dream party claims "neutrality" regarding the Ukraine war. They justify this stance by arguing that avoiding involvement prevents Georgia from becoming a "second front" However, evidence suggests that Georgia's actions are not neutral.
🧵on Georgia helping Russia🇷🇺